Extremely high temperatures in Asia in March shortly before record cold in North America

https://mashable.com/2018/04/03/severe-heat-wave-asia-monthly-records/#JE8EaHMbUGq3 At least 7 countries have recorded monthly records, with temperatures of about 113 degrees fahrenheit; at this rate, might see over 130 degrees by the end of summer. Meanwhile, the United States is invaded by extreme cold shortly after, with record cold being forecast for the Eastern US. Is this just the beginning, or is it just an anomaly?